Washington Academy Opens Its Thirty Fifth Year
The Washington academy begins its thirty-fifth year on Monday August 31 1908 with notable interior improvements. renewed chairs on all floors and fresh recitation rooms enhance the building while new and upgraded courses of study broaden offerings including full college level mathematics and extended language studies. Miss Corette joins the faculty with strong endorsements from Morning Sun and Winfield and alumna status, joining Mrs Mills Taylor in guiding the school to a promising autumn term.
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Washington Academy
Academy
Monmouth
Morning Sun
Winfield
Miss Corette
Mills Taylor
Be Careful of the Trains at Rock Island Depot
Warnings about narrow escapes at the Rock Island depot as morning passengers cross tracks to board the Branch train. Caution urged to avoid slipping or minor accidents that could cause fatalities. Suggests Branch should stay on the sidetrack west of the depot until loading time.
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Rock Island
Mrs Chas E Smith promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills for the family laxative effect. The painless purifiers are sold at Lemmon’s Pharmacy for 25 cents.
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Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dan Cupid Opulent Costumes Highlight Musical Comedy
Songs and musical numbers illuminate the plot but this edition stands out because the costumes describe the piece. Don not miss Mc Venn and Vetter's latest success at the opera house Friday the 28th.
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Dan Cupid
Messrs. McVenn and
Vetter
Opera House
Steam Power Hay Baler and Portable Pulleys Ad
Keota Iowa dealer E A Kennell advertises steam power hay baler portable pulleys scales with five year guarantee. Phone 193. A fragment notes Dan Cupid musical comedy under direction of Me Venn and Vetter promises lively scrappy entertaining theater.
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E. A. Kennell
Keota
Iowa
Dan Cupid
Venn
Vetter
Straw Hats Cleaned on Ainsworth Trip to Lexington
Shellabarger's Pantatorium Mrs. David Thompson and Miss Della Patterson were passengers last evening from Ainsworth to West Chester to spend a day or two with relatives near Lexington.
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David Thompson
Della Patterson
Ainsworth
West Chester
Lexington
Foley's Kidney Remedy for Elderly Readers
Claiming to aid aging individuals, Foley's Kidney Remedy is advertised as stimulating urinary organs correcting irregularities and toning the body. The notice urges prompt use and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy as the source.
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Foley
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
Dan Cupid musical comedy at the opera house
Dainty dresses, stage effects, and a lively libretto mark the latest musical comedy Dan Cupid. Music aims to leave audiences humming as the show plays Friday the 28th.
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Dan Cupid
Schools Open September 7 Correcting August Start Error
The Journal notes an error in last evening’s notice. School will begin Monday September 7 and all concerned should govern themselves accordingly.
Reward Offered for Return of Dark Violin from Rock Island Depot
A ten dollar reward is offered for the return of a dark colored violin taken from the Rock Island depot Wednesday night. The instrument is old with worn key holes and a new set of never-slip keys, kept in a plain dark case. Owner listed as J H Garden of West Chester Iowa. Miss Birdie Rankin of Stewart hardware is vacationing for a month with her sister Mrs Ralph Thompson in St Anthony Idaho.
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Rock Island
J. H. Garden
West Chester
Iowa
Birdie Rankin
Stewart Hardware Store
Ralph Thompson
St. Anthony
Idaho
Washington Chautauqua Visitors Highlight Week
Mrs. EB Malin and Mrs J L Stevens spent Monday and Tuesday with Mrs Kate Ott at Washington. The Riverside Leader notes many visitors due to travel by team and automobile hindering records.
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Malin
J. L. Stevens
Kate Ott
Washington
Riverside Leader
Mr and Mrs Val Fuhr Visit North of City
Mr and Mrs Val Fuhr of Washington Iowa spent a few days with the Peter Smith family living north of the city and left for home last evening as reported by the Muscatine Journal on August 20.
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Val Fuhr
Washington
Iowa
Peter Smith
Muscatine
Mrs Ward in Washington for Chautauqua and visits
Mrs. W. W. Ward travels to Washington this week for Chautauqua and visiting friends. Mr. Ward joined her last night and the couple will stay through the end of the week in the capital city.
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W. W. Ward
Washington
Mrs Stevenson Named YWCA Faculty at Lake Geneva Conference
Mrs 8S Stevenson a leader in the Presbyterian church has been appointed a member of the Lake Geneva YWCA conference faculty. She will teach Bible study at the coming convention held at the retreat.
Wealthy Washington County man passes away
W. W. Wells, the wealthiest man in the county, died in Washington state. His estate is estimated between $500000 and $800000. He resided in Washington county all his life and began with nine. The Davenport Democrat notes that while Iowa is capable, not every resident shares such success, praising the man’s character as well as climate.
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Washington
W. W. Wells
Washington County
Iowa
Davenport
Washington uncovers inexhaustible water well
At 1800 feet depth Washington struck a seemingly inexhaustible water source. After a sixty hour test a ten inch stream was pumped and the well rose ten feet. The town gains 500 gallons a minute, restoring comfort and sleep as the supply proves reliable. The Osage?loosa Herald notes the August 19 report.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
Fairport Hosts East Davenport Camping Party
A large East Davenport group arrived at Fairport for a 15 day camping trip near the city. Mr and Mrs Paul Jugenheimer Miss Nellie Jugenheimer Mr and Mrs William Pumplin Baby William and Miss Bertha De Bleanieu travel to the site for fishing boating and bathing activities during the stay.
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Fairport
East Davenport
Davenport
Paul Jugenheimer
Nellie Jugenheimer
William Pumplin
William
Bertha de Bleanieu
Muscatine
Old Schoolmates Meet After Forty-Two Years
Captain J C Milliman of Logan Harrison county visited W R Lacey in the city on Saturday, rekindling a long friendship from their State University days in Iowa City. The pair, once roomates and close associates, recalled early days and their later public roles, sharing a cordial reunion. Mrs M M Davidson of San Jose endorses Electric Bitters as a reliable family remedy for headaches, biliousness, and digestive sluggishness, noting its health benefits. Lemmon's Pharmacy sells it for 25 cents under guarantee.
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J. C. Milliman
Logan
Harrison County
W. R. Lacey
State University At
Iowa City
Milliman
Leslie M. Shaw
Mr. Lacey
Lacey
Oskaloosa
M. M. Davidson
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Dan Cupid Musical Comedy Delights With Laughs and Dance
A bright musical comedy breaks away from drama with Dan Cupid as the comic centerpiece. Audiences are held spellbound by his funny feats and fanciful pranks as delightful dances and merry music blend with the latest specialties for a lively stage affair.
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Dan Cupid
God of Love
Misses Alberson Winter and Wilson Return From Keota Luncheon
The Misses Vera Alberson Carrie Winter and Helen Wilson arrived home last evening from Keota where they were entertained yesterday at a luncheon hosted by the Misses Naomi Stewart and Hazel Williams.
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Vera Alberson
Carrie Winter
Helen Wilson
Keota
Naomi Stewart
Hazel Williams
Iowa City Hospital letter to Miss Donahey discussed
A 1908 Iowa City hospital letter describes Miss Annie Donahey's August transfer, critical condition after surgery, and faint hope of recovery with doctors optimistic she may walk again. Also included is a Bell Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial from Toledo and a note on Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Lake Erie
Rock Island Lines
Journal
Homeopathic Hospital
Iowa City
Anna Donahey
Iowa
Evening Journal
Washington
Annie Donahey
Titz
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
J. Cheney & Co
Frm
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Cheney & Co
Hall
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Studebaker
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the Royal
the Big Clean Market
Melons
Stuart & McCreedy
Mutual
Postoflice
Shellabarger
G.A.R
Toledo, Ohio
Chicago
Boyd
H.w.russel
Work & Meek
Washington County Savings Bank
Big Horn Basin
Wyoming
Acre
C. E. Cissell
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Margrette Earl
Hospital
Dr.a.w.chase Medicine Co
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Rwaue
W. Chase
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